Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Eric A. Dieckman, University of New Haven; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Samuel D. Daniels P.E., University of New Haven

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Mechanical Engineering

. It is also an important ABET Learning Outcome. Student technical writtenand oral communication are embedded in courses spanning the undergraduate experience,traditionally leaving the basic writing skills to be addressed in composition or English courses. Arecent restructuring of the University’s core curriculum heightened not only the practice ofwriting across the curriculum but emphasized the practice of writing in the discipline. Toaccommodate the new core curriculum, it was necessary for each engineering program at theUniversity to redesign one of its courses to be designated writing intensive.The Mechanical Engineering curriculum at the University of New Haven, even prior to the newcore, included a sequence of 3 laboratory courses, each

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joan Kathryn Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

the upper division courses. This is one ofthe areas that mechanical engineering can learn from civil/environmental engineering in regardto sustainability integration.It is desired for all students to gain exposure and knowledge in sustainability principlesthroughout their engineering curriculum. Additionally, it is desired for all students to receive thisexposure and knowledge, not only the ones who choose it. And thus, sustainability inclusioninto core courses is an important area of interest. Each civil/environmental and mechanicalengineering have their own core course integration, as well as integration into courses thatoverlap between the two disciplines.In addition to the patterns of sustainability inclusion in both mechanical and civil

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Thomas W. DeNucci, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Elizabeth (Elisha) M.H. Garcia, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

efforts of the curriculum. Annual assessment doesn’t need to be a burden if it’s organically rooted in a course. • EAMU provides a more robust system that is more than just a pass/fail criteria, leading to better assessment. • Currently, the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program is relying largely on analytic, in-class data for assessment. An additional layer that will be conducted through a capstone audience survey is planned to be implemented this year as a more holistic, qualitative approach, but the survey will be in the form of a rubric to overlay on the EAMU vector.ConclusionWhen programs adopt the new ABET Criterion 3 Student Outcomes, it is important to recognize that a robustassessment

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E Monterrubio, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

design of machine elements, as well as necessaryindustrial and manufacturing engineering tools (such as CAM, CAE, DFM, DFA and qualityanalysis) for improving machine design education. As quoted by Liu and Brown4 “ABET ismaking increasing demands to integrate projects into engineering curriculum”. The authors believethat the initiative will also strengthen the impact on the following ABET student outcomes of thecourses in focus5: Page 26.52.8(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints - manufacturability(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(k) an ability

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

software such as MATLAB.Robotics integrates computer programming, electronics and mechanical design into a finalproduct or system. As such, it provides an exciting platform for hands-on learning1-7. However,the lecture-only format of the typical robotics courses cannot take full advantage of this. It ispossible to change the format into a lecture-and-lab format, as is the case at many universities.But often there is no room in the curriculum for additional credits or additional resources, suchas teaching assistants for the lab, are not available to accomplish this change.This paper presents a hybrid course format as an alternative way to introduce hands-onexperience into an otherwise lecture-only format robotics course. The course runs as a

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Walchko, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

discipline. Darmofal, Soderholm, andBrodeur applied concept maps and concept questioning to enhance conceptual understanding inaeronautics and astronautics courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology5. Yap andWong assessed conceptual learning at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 6.Brodeur, Young, and Blair utilized problem based learning as a form of conceptual learning inthe aeronautics and astronautics curriculum at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology7. This paper presents a methodology for instruction and testing in an engineering course based Page 14.908.2on conceptual learning techniques. The examinations within an

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Mechanical Engineering

quantitative value is obtainedindicating success in achieving the ABET outcomes. An example QuACO for the engineeringmathematics course is given in Table 5. Table 5. Sample QuACO for ENME303: Topics in Engineering MathematicsCourse Outcome Basis for AssessmentThe student will be able to solve linear algebraic equations One final exam problemnumericallyEach individual student will learn numerical methods to fit Three final exam problemcurves to data.Students will find roots of equations numerically. One final exam problemThe student will learn to evaluate integrals and One final exam problemdifferentials numerically.Students will solve differential equations numerically

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville; Jared T. Fulcher, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

. Students in the BSME program complete a rigorous,project-based curriculum [7] designed to engage students in the engineering design-build-testprocess during all four years of undergraduate study. Program highlights include small classsizes, access to faculty, and an integrated study abroad option.The University of Evansville has implemented both admissions processes mentioned in theintroduction. Students entering the program directly from high school must meet admissioncriteria for ME Lower Division. After completing the required Lower Division courses with agrade of C- or better, students must apply for ME Upper Division status to complete the final twoyears of study.Lower DivisionLower Division is classified as the first two years of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nicholas van Bloemen Waanders, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

. These MEAs are currently being developed and tested to confirm that theyare helping engineering students learn essential skills. This paper focuses on a particular MEAdealing with the introductory thermodynamic concepts of processes and uses an in-depth reflectiontool to determine the concepts that students' learned and their opinions. The premise for thisMEA surrounds the analysis of an engine cycle that needs to be modeled for thermal efficiency.The MEA was run in six separate classes in groups of four, the students were given one week tofinish and turn in a memo that described their analysis of the engine cycle. The groups thatmodeled their cycle with at least one isothermal process calculated a work output for the cycle thatwas about 25

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Andrea Strzelec, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

. He received the B.S. degree in mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He served as Project Director a Na- tional Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Education Coalition in which six institutions systematically renewed, assessed, and institutionalized innovative

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University; James William Altschuld, Ohio State University; Blaine W. Lilly, Ohio State University; Daniel A. Mendelsohn, Ohio State University

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Mechanical Engineering

." Mechatronics (2008): 179-186. 3. Hargrove, Jeffrey B. "Curriculum, equipment and student project outcomes for mechatronics education in the core mechanical engineering program at Kettering University." Mechatronics (2002): 343-356. 4. Bannerot, Richard. "Hands-on Projects in an Early Design Course." ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA, 2008. 5. Starkey, John M., et al. "Experiences in the Integration of Design Across the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum." 1994 Frontiers in Education Conference. 1994. 464-468. 6. Tsang, Edmund and Andrew Wilheim. "Integrating Materials, Manufacturing and Design in The Sophomore Year." Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference. Atlanta, GA

Conference Session

Teams, Teaching, Leadership, and Technical Communications in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. The purpose of this paper is to provide undergraduate mechanical engineering educatorswith a better understanding of how andragogy may play an integral role in the education ofundergraduate engineering students. The assumptions associated with andragogy may be bettersuited to preparing students for the rigors of professional mechanical engineering practice. Usinga single case study methodology, this paper examines the guiding documents of oneundergraduate mechanical engineering program including 1) National level engineeringeducation guiding documents, 2) institution-level guiding documents, and 3) department-levelmission and vision statements. Results from this case study analysis contrast the applicability ofpedagogical and andragogical

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Remediation: Evidence from Functional MRI," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 4 March 2003, pp. 2860-65.4. Dee Fink. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Page 15.307.19 Designing College Courses,. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003.5. Jensen, Eric. Enriching the Brain: How to Maximize Every Learner’s Potential. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006.6. Erickson, Lynn. Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 2007.7. Ibid8. Ibid.9. Sweller, John. “Cognitive Load During Problem Solving

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

Riemannian manifolds from Isfahan University (2008). This has provided her with a solid foundation in mathematics and has motivated her to apply her theoretical knowledge to real-world ap- plications such as healthcare. Throughout her academic career, she has accumulated nearly ten years of teaching experience in mathematics and statistics. She also regularly follows teaching and learning events at Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL) and NIH B.E.S.T. workshops as well as OTL Pedagogy Jour- nal Club and Pedagogy Teaching Workshop across multiple Universities. She also won the 2017 GEOC (Graduate Employees Organizing Committee) Teaching Award at Wayne State University. In 2018, she won Integrating Curriculum with

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paris von Lockette, Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering

aspects of materials science, numerical methods, andprogramming in an integrated fashion. During the second teaching of the course, it was modifiedto enhance its delivery by focusing on the aspects which gave the students the most difficulty inits first offering: syntax and organization of operations in programming. This was achievedthrough the use of Matlab as a meta-language platform, development of Matlab tutorials for thecourse, and an emphasis on algorithmic thinking.In this paper, algorithmic thinking involves developing a complete understanding of theoperations required via hand calculations and block diagrams before attempting to generate anycode. Students were graded on their ability to relate what the program/algorithm should do

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Juan Abelló P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

health, with a particular focus on pediatric hip disorders and MRI-based methods.Dr. Juan Abell´o P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver Juan Abell´o, Ph.D., P.Eng, is an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Vantage One program at the University of British Columbia. His teaching interests include the integration of engineering science and design with language instruction. His technical research is in rotorcraft blade- vortex interaction (BVI) noise reduction. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Creating problem taxonomies for WeBWorK in mechanical engineeringWeBWorK is an open-source, online homework system widely used in mathematics at the

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

. Assessment and outcomes research has been done more vigorously in recentyears (see 19 for a comprehensive survey), and there have been many studies of design per se(e.g. 20, 21 ), and there are some assessment data on the impact of cornerstone project and designcourses.Olds and Miller9 reported that “average” engineering students at the Colorado School of Mines(CSM) recruited into a pilot integrated curriculum that was intended to allow students “todiscover and explore important connections among the humanities, physical and social sciences,and engineering subjects they studied in their first year at CSM” showed a 9% increase in the 5–year graduation rate, with much of the benefit being attributed to mentoring by senior faculty andthe development of

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Siddharth Savadatti, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

nanoribbons (GNRs).Flexible foil substrate technology relies on embedding thermo-elements in epoxy [3]. Thisdesign is constrained by the level of epoxy thickness. Foil substrates are typically made offlexible epoxy film categorized as thin or thick and vary in thickness with an average 50 µm for Page 23.283.3thin and about 190 µm for thick. Thermocouple strips capable of generating voltage areembedded in the epoxy film [3]. Glatz et al (2006) argued that because of their limited thickness,thin film deposited materials have to be laid out lateral rather than vertical inducing thermallosses through the supporting material and limiting the integration

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Rezaei, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Marco Schoen, Idaho State University; Gurdeep Hura, West Viginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-942: INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING FUNDAMENTALUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING COURSESAmir Rezaei, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech. Dr. Amir Rezaei is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University,Pomona. His research interests include Anisotropic Elasticity, Composite Materials, Vibration, and Stability. He is an active member of American Society of Engineeirng Education (ASEE) and is currently serving in Design Division (DEED) of this society. He has taught across the mechanical engineering curriculum as well as developing new courses in graduate and undergrduate levels.Marco Schoen, Idaho State UniversityGurdeep Hura, West Viginia University

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev K. Khanna, University of Missouri

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Mechanical Engineering

was chosen because it is the first course in the mechanicalengineering sequence, and because virtually every mechanical engineering probleminvolves materials selection or materials troubleshooting elements. Before describing thecourse and the results of an initial trial implementation, we describe principles of problem-based learning (PBL). Practices and principles of problem-based learningPreparing for professional practice in any discipline requires that students learn to thinklike successful practitioners in that field. PBL is an instructional strategy in which a unit,course, or curriculum is organized around problems authentic to practice rather than subjectmater content. Rather than studying concepts, principles and

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renuka Thota, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

. "Organizing for Manufacturable Design", Harvard Business Review. January- February 1999.16. Howell, S.K., Collier, K., Larson, D., Hatfield, J., Hoyle, G., and G. Thomas. “An Integrated Engineering Design Experience: Freshman to Senior Level”, ASEE.17. Brian P.Self, Keith Bearden, Matthew Obenchian and Daniel Diaz.” A senior Research Project Applied Across the Curriculum” US Air Force Academy, Colorado.18. “Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals” by Biren Prasad, Prentice Hall International series in industrial and systems engineering.19. Computer- aided Manufacturing International Data and an article in Business week, McGraw-Hill Publication, April 30, 1990, p 110.20. Smith R.P, Barton, R.R, Novack, C.A, Zayas Castro, J.L”Concurrent

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

introduce these tools into a curriculum that is alreadycrowded. As engineering programs struggle to find accommodations, many studentsreach their senior year before realizing an opportunity to apply these sophisticated analy-sis methods- frequently with little or no training. A recurring example is that of students’a priori construction of a system component followed by a perfunctory stress analysis us-ing a commercial computer code. Often the analysis performed is irrelevant or incom-plete. The notion of analysis being an essential element in the design process can be lostin the minds of many students. Therefore, the ME department faculty at SDSM&T to-gether with campus partners are integrating into the traditional junior-level core curricu

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

ofunderprivileged / underrepresented groups). What is more disturbing; the retention rate forengineering students is one of the lowest 1 (some 60%) among all college majors. In part this isdue to very demanding and rigorous curriculum, but the fact that some engineering studentsrealize quite late that the program is not the best fit for them also has a negative impact. “Having programs available won’t do much to address shortages unless those programs attractstudents. Marketing of these programs needs to be an integral part of the process. This marketingcan be done in partnership with businesses and community-based organizations as well as highschools. New strategies will have to be developed to target groups that have not traditionallysought out higher

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Chad Hammerquist, George Fox University; Robert Melendy, George Fox University

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Mechanical Engineering

control theory effectively in an industrial oreven a research environmentThis paper reviews the literature devoted to control systems education. It shows how academia isusing PLCs in education and how it can complement the traditional focus on continuous-basedcontrol. A key objective of this paper is to review the PLC use in mechanical engineeringeducation, which traditionally takes place in a control systems engineering course. This paperwill also address a proposal by the authors that implementing PLCs into a control systems coursefor mechanical engineering students can enable a natural integration of continuous andnon-continuous control theory.IntroductionEngineering control problems can generally be categorized solely or as a combination of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

thestudents have never written a technical report; therefore, very explicit instructions were givenconcerning the section headings and required contents of the report. Items required includeddiscussions of future curriculum that may expand their knowledge of the project, and potentialME careers where similar tests, data or functions are performed.Reverse-Engineering ExerciseMany undergraduate students enter the ME program with an intrinsic curiosity of how systemswork. This is easily confirmed by asking any mechanical engineering class, “Who has takenapart machines, cars, toys, tools, speakers, etc. to see how it works?” The author’s experiencehas been that upwards of 85-90% of students answer that question in the affirmative. Thisreverse-engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

poorly defined, requiring additionalassumptions or clarification in order to obtain a well-posed mathematical problem. Throughoutthe course, emphasis is also placed on adequately citing references, validating solutions, andcommunicating results. Student work was assessed primarily through evaluation of writtenreports.IntroductionEngineering analysis - used here to denote the application of mathematical techniques to obtainthe solutions to problems defined from physical principles - is a fundamental component of theengineering curriculum. Analysis is usually an essential part of the design process, especiallywhen comparing the performance of potential designs or in validating proposed solutions. It isalso the basis for a large proportion of the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shengyong Zhang, Purdue University Northwest

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Mechanical Engineering

Design Shengyong Zhang Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering College of Engineering and Sciences Purdue University NorthwestAbstract Finite element analysis (FEA) has wide applications in industries as a powerful tool forengineering modelling and simulation during the product development process. FEA has alsobeen adopted in the teaching of various mechanical engineering courses. Integrating FEA intothe machine design course provides students with a visual insight into the concepts covered inclass discussions, and an opportunity to learn the capabilities and limitations of FEA. This paper documents an effort to

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cuneyt Sert, Middle East Technical University; Gunes Nakiboglu, ROKETSAN Missiles Industries Inc.

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Mechanical Engineering

. Collins, Integration of Simulation into the Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Curriculum usingFLUENT, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Session: 1637, 2003.7. R. A. Pieritz, R. Mendes, R. F. A. F. Da Suva, C. R. Maliska, CFD Studio: An Educational Software Packagefor CFD Analysis and Design, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 12 (1), pp. 20-30, 2004.8. GNU General Public License (GPL), http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html9. Homepage of Virtual Flow Lab software, http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/cuneyt/VirtualFlowLab10. J. Blanchette, M. Summerfield , C++ GUI Programming with Qt 4, Prentice Hall, 2006.11. J.F. Thompson, B. Soni, N.P. Weatherrill, Handbook of Grid Generation, CRC Press, 1998.12. H.K. Versteeg, W. Malalasekera, An

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Doughty, University of Portland; Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1647: A CROSS CURRICULAR NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTALSTUDY IN HEAT TRANSFERTimothy Doughty, University of PortlandSteven O'Halloran, University of Portland Page 15.23.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Cross Curricular Numerical and Experimental Study in Heat TransferAbstractIn this study, the integration of numerical and experimental analyses for the heat transfer of acooling cylinder is revisited. In the spring of their Junior year, students in an introductory heattransfer course are asked to perform a numerical analysis of the cooling phenomenon for the freeconvection of cooling cylinder. The students study both aluminum and acrylic cylinders

Conference Session

Learn About Assessment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

depends strongly on theparticular design project selected.Capstone projects are an important component in the engineering curriculum that combinevarious aspects of students’ learning into an integrated team project to address real-world,complex problems. Capstone projects frequently involve multiple elements including design,simulation, fabrication, validation, and cost analysis. This complexity requires system thinkingand can easily become interdisciplinary [1, 2]. Due to reporting requirements, interaction withcustomers and sponsors, and collaboration among different team members, these projects alsoprovide an excellent opportunity for practicing and improving written and oral communicationskills [3]. Capstone projects are considered an